Steps

Method1

iOS

Tap on the Uber app. Make sure you have the latest version downloaded from the App Store.

2

Tap the "Where to" box.

3

Type in a destination.

Your pickup address is automatically set based on your GPS location. If you need to change it, tap on the "Current Location" box twice.

Type in a pickup address.

Tap on the address. Doing so will update your pickup location.

4

Tap on the destination address.

5

Drag up on the ride type window. Your options are based on availability of vehicles in your area.

6

Review your Economy options. UberX cars seat up to 4 passengers. It's the least expensive Uber service, and you will get picked up in a car like a Prius, Honda Accord, or similar.

7

Swipe left for larger vehicles. UberXL cars seat up to 6 passengers and cost more than Uberx rides. You'll get picked up in either an SUV or a minivan.

8

Swipe left for Premium options. UberSelect is an entry-level luxury car service. UberSelect cars seat up to 4, and you'll get picked up in a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or something similar with a leather interior.

9

Swipe left for special accommodation vehicles.

UberPOOL allows you to share your ride and split the cost of your trip with another rider headed in the same direction.

UberBLACK is Uber's luxury service, and it's the most expensive. You can expect to be picked up by a professional driver, typically driving a black SUV or luxury sedan.

10

Tap DONE on your ride of choice.

11

Tap Request Uber.

12

Tap Confirm Pickup. A request will be sent out for your ride. Once it's approved, information about your driver will appear.

13

Wait for your driver. You will receive a message when your driver is about 1 minute away.

Method2

Android

1

Tap on the Uber app. Make sure you have the latest version downloaded from the Google Play Store.

2

Tap on a service type. Your options are at the bottom of your screen and are based on availability of vehicles in your area.

3

Review your economy options. UberX cars seat up to 4 passengers. It's the least expensive Uber service, and you will get picked up in a car like a Prius, Honda Accord, or similar.

4

Drag the ride button to the right for larger vehicles. UberXL cars seat up to 6 passengers and cost more than Uberx rides. You'll get picked up in either an SUV or a minivan.

5

Drag the ride button right for premium options. UberSelect is an entry-level luxury car service. UberSelect cars seat up to 4, and you'll get picked up in a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or something similar with a leather interior.

6

Drag the ride button right for special accommodation vehicles.

UberPOOL allows you to share your ride and split the cost of your trip with another rider headed in the same direction.

UberBLACK is Uber's luxury service, and it's the most expensive. You can expect to be picked up by a professional driver, typically driving a black SUV or luxury sedan.

7

Tap Set Pickup Location.

8

Tap on the destination location. It's the box with the magnifying glass on the left side.

Your Pickup location is automatically set based on GPS. If you need to change it, tap on the pickup location. It's the box with the green dot on the left side.

Type in your pickup address.

Tap on the pickup address. Doing so will update your pickup location.

9

Type in your destination.

10

Tap on the destination address.

11

Tap Request Uber. A request will be sent out for your ride. Once it's approved, information about your driver will appear.

12

Wait for your driver. You will receive a message when your driver is about 1 minute away.